Safety Report: California Terrace
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (29) than in the cycle before (28).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 9 | September 19, 2025; August 14, 2025; July 17, 2025; November 14, 2024; October 9, 2024; March 14, 2024; March 6, 2024; January 17, 2024; November 17, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 8 | June 22, 2026; March 20, 2026; March 1, 2026; September 19, 2025; November 27, 2024; October 9, 2024; May 3, 2024; March 14, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 7 | March 20, 2026; August 2, 2025; July 17, 2025; January 27, 2025; November 14, 2024; March 6, 2024; November 17, 2023 |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F925) | 6 | March 28, 2026; December 31, 2025; August 14, 2025; November 27, 2024; October 9, 2024; November 17, 2023 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 5 | August 27, 2026; August 6, 2026; January 27, 2025; October 9, 2024; May 3, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 5 | September 19, 2025; February 8, 2025; March 14, 2024; March 6, 2024; November 17, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 5 | August 14, 2025; October 9, 2024; May 3, 2024; March 14, 2024; December 26, 2023 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 3 | June 22, 2026; January 9, 2025; October 9, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | August 14, 2025; October 9, 2024; March 14, 2024 |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F813) | 3 | August 14, 2025; October 9, 2024; March 14, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | August 6, 2026; March 20, 2026 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | July 24, 2026; November 27, 2024 |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F814) | 2 | August 14, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | August 14, 2025; October 9, 2024 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F554) | 2 | August 14, 2025; June 11, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | August 14, 2025; October 9, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | August 14, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | November 14, 2024; March 6, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | October 9, 2024; March 14, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $139,231 |
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $158,860 |
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $37,700 |
| November 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,039 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 27, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 6, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 24, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 22, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 28, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 20, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 1, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 31, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 19, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
August 14, 2025 — 16 citations
August 2, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 17, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 8, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 27, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 9, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 27, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 14, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 9, 2024 — 11 citations
June 11, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 3, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 14, 2024 — 10 citations
March 6, 2024 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 17, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 26, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 17, 2023 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare